Topic: screw eyes (Read 4370 times)

Nordlys · « **on:** April 08, 2013, 07:52:41 pm »

Does anyone know of a supplier for very small, brass screw eyes?
There used to be someone called Mastman who I bought from before but
can't locate him now.
I think the size was listed as 2mm (hole/eye)
Thanks.....
N

baloo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2013, 07:57:18 pm »

Try 4d modelshop.co.uk.baloo (2mm/3mm/4mm etc)

Howard · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2013, 08:46:46 pm »

Try modelling timbers thay do very small ones.
Regards Howard.

Nordlys · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2013, 08:50:51 pm »

Great, many thanks.
N.

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2013, 08:56:22 pm »

Mastman still going, you see them at the odd shows, you could also try Hobbies

Neil · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2013, 09:03:43 pm »

Quote from: Nordlys on April 08, 2013, 07:52:41 pm

Does anyone know of a supplier for very small, brass screw eyes?
There used to be someone called Mastman who I bought from before but
can't locate him now.
I think the size was listed as 2mm (hole/eye)
Thanks.....
N

I was just about to ask the same question when I saw your post...thanks.
neil.

nemesis · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2013, 09:07:59 pm »

try Squires, Sails etc or PJ Sails, Nemesis

Neil · « **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2013, 09:19:48 pm »

i've just orrdered some from here paid via paypal.
neil.
http://www.modelshop.co.uk/brass-screw-eyes-pk10-16mm-dia-595-p.asp

tigertiger · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2013, 01:04:09 am »

If you just need an eye, you can use brassed cotter pins (try 1/4"). Drill a small (1.5mm) hole, glue and insert. Then trim off at the back. Possibly more secure than screw eyes. I use this for standing rigging on working models.

derekwarner · « **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2013, 01:17:39 am »

Neil....not trying to be a spoil sport.....

but before they are despatched.......ask the supplier to confirm that they are non magnetic.....
Yes in OZ we get brass plated screw fastners [2 to 5 micron brass electroless plated] over steel wire.......& they corrode within 5 km of salty air .........Derek

RAAArtyGunner · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2013, 05:18:32 am »

Quote from: derekwarner_decoy on April 09, 2013, 01:17:39 am

Neil....not trying to be a spoil sport..... but before they are despatched.......ask the supplier to confirm that they are non magnetic.....
Yes in OZ we get brass plated screw fastners [2 to 5 micron brass electroless plated] over steel wire.......& they corrode within 5 km of salty air .........Derek

tigertiger · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2013, 05:47:11 am »

In fact all the screw eyes I have seen in hardware stores have been brassed (brass plated steel). Even if described as brass.

The cotter pins I have are infact solid brass, and not brassed as previously stated.

BarryM · « **Reply #12 on:** April 09, 2013, 08:31:35 am »

Mastman here http://www.mastman.co.uk/
Barry M

Nordlys · « **Reply #13 on:** April 09, 2013, 08:41:32 am »

Thanks Barry, I should have tried that website address myself!
For the record, the screw eyes I last bought from him are magnetic.
N.

tigertiger · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2013, 08:43:48 am »

Quote from: BarryM on April 09, 2013, 08:31:35 am

Mastman here http://www.mastman.co.uk/
Barry M

Nice link.

BarryM · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2013, 08:44:19 am »

or this? http://www.prime-miniatures.co.uk/catalog/cleviseyeboltshackles

Nordlys · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2013, 08:59:11 am »

The link that Neil posted earlier looks good too. In fact they are
very much cheaper than Mastman and you can buy thru' Paypal whereas
Mastman operates by post and cheques.
N

BarryM · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2013, 09:40:32 am »

Anything here? http://www.nylet.co.uk/catalog.pdf
and http://phoenixmodeldevelopments.co.uk/acatalog/The_Phoenix_Miniature_Hinge_Range.html
Barry M

Nordlys · « **Reply #18 on:** April 09, 2013, 10:59:59 am »

Just ordered two sizes from modelshop.co.uk at very
reasonable price.
Thanks !
N

LarryW · « **Reply #19 on:** April 09, 2013, 02:11:39 pm »

hi ,
I get mine at a local picture framer......Larry..

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